Job Description

Application closing date
04/12/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
Scale Point 4 15,570 (FTE 25,185) (plus an additional 5 hours per week to cover lunch duties at 12.65 per hour)
Package
Fixed term (linked to a statemented child),26.67 hrs per week term time only
Job category/type
Schools

Job description

West Vale's promise to our children is that we will attract, retain and develop excellent staff and so the personal welfare and professional development of staff is paramount to us.





We believe that our team should be at the heart of our vision and that we should use their talents to achieve our goals: you could be an integral part of this team.





We require a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to support children with special educational needs and this position is subject to the named pupil's continued education at the school.






You will be required to work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils. Specifically, this may be to:




Work within the classroom to support the learning needs of the child. Provide targeted 1:1 and group interventions as required.

Deliver a personalised curriculum under direction of the class teacher.

Adapt support dependent on the pupils' needs - communication, patience and understanding. Create a stimulating environment in which their learning and development is encouraged.

Keep records of the child's progress and provide information that will help teachers with their progress.




As part of the role, you will also be required to carry out a one-hour lunch time duty each day. This will involve organising games and activities and the general supervision of pupils over lunchtime, either in the playground or the dining hall including administering general first aid.





In return we offer the successful applicant:




Wonderful children with a desire to learn.

A calm, caring environment where children are well-behaved.

A highly skilled, loyal and supportive team of staff and senior leaders.




If you're ready to inspire and support young learners while contributing to a positive school environment, we'd love to hear from you.





Apply now and start your journey with us by visiting our Trust site vacancy page at Vacancies - Great Heights Academy Trust and click on the Apply Now option on the advert for Learning Support Assistant at West Vale Academy.

Closing date: Thursday 4th December

Interviews: Week commencing 15th December